Putesky was a lead songwriter and guitarist on Manson’s debut album, Portrait Of An American Family and 1995 EP Smells Like Children, before departing during the recording of Antichrist Superstar in 1996.

The guitarist later played in Godhead, Jack Off Jill and his Three Ton Gate project.

Manson has paid tribute to his former bandmate on Instagram, saying: “Scott Putesky and I made great music together. We had our differences over the years, but I will always remember the good times more.

“Everyone should listen to Man That You Fear in his honour. That was our favourite.”